COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
GCSE Geography Grade 4 or above, If not studied previously a Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics.
WHAT IS THE COURSE CONTENT AND HOW WILL I BE EXAMINED?
YEAR 12
- Tectonics Processes and Hazards
- Coastal Landscapes and change
- Globalisation
- Diverse Places
YEAR 13
- Water Cycle and Water Insecurity
- Carbon Cycle and Energy Security
- Superpowers
- Migration, Identity & Sovereignty.
Unit 1 Dynamic Landscapes 2 hour exam 30%
Unit 2 Dynamic Places 2 hour exam 30%
Unit 3 Synoptic Investigation 1hr 45mins exam 20%
Unit 4 Coursework (Year 2) 3-4000 word report 20%
A-Level Exam Board:
Edexcel
Contact details:
Head of department Mrs L Bashford
l.bashford@st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk
ST NICHOLAS EXTRA:
Fieldtrips – there is a minimum of 4 days of fieldwork required as part of Unit 4 (NEA). For this we travel to Barcelona in April of Y12 to investigate human and physical processes throughout the city. The skills you learn will then be applied to your own data collection for your independent investigation. Subject Enhancement Lectures – as we are members of the Geographical Association we are regularly invited to attend subject enhancement lectures at Manchester Metropolitan University
